Accra: Mr. Mahama Ayariga, the Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, has described the 2025 Budget as a testament to John Dramani Mahama government's dedication to fulfilling its promises. In a comment after Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson had presented the budget to Parliament on Tuesday, Mr. Ayariga emphasised the budget's potential to offer hope to ordinary Ghanaians and introduce significant economic reforms.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ayariga stated, "Mr. Speaker, this clearly is a budget of a government and a party that keeps its promises. Almost every promise made by the Mahama government has been fulfilled in less than 120 days." Mr. Ayariga, also the National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, highlighted that the budget prioritised key sectors, directly benefiting market women, assembly members, students, and the public.
He further elaborated, "Mr. Speaker, this budget is for Makola women, Assembly Men, girls, and school children. It delivers solid reforms and drives economic growth. By the time we finish implementing this budget, the elephant will be small-osono b3y3 ketekete," he stated on the Floor of the House. The budget introduced major policy measures aimed at stabilising and revitalising the economy.
The budget was presented by the Minister of Finance in accordance with Article 179 of the 1992 Constitution.